DOROTHY LEVITAS

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Sep 21, 2013 at 2:00 AM

September 19, 2013

Ellenville, NY

Dorothy Levitas, 97, of Ellenville, died Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Glen Arden of Goshen

Born in Ellenville, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Frances Cohen Seiken. Dorothy was a graduate of the Packard Business School in Brooklyn. She was a partner in two family businesses in Ellenville for many years, Corner Cigar Store and Seiken Liquor Store. A member of the Ellenville Seniors, Kerhonkson Seniors, Shawangunk Country Club and past member of the Congregation Ezrath Israel. Dorothy was a volunteer at Ellenville Hospital and a lifelong active Ellenville community participant.

Dorothy is survived by two children: Susan Dean and her husband, Dr. Mark Dean of Vail, CO, formerly of Kingston and Mark Levitas and his wife, Lorraine Levitas of Goshen, NY; three grandchildren: Risa Dean Holmes, Michael Dean and Jonathan Levitas; three great grandchildren: Zachary Levitas, Mali Holmes and Kiana Holmes.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Montrepose Cemetery; Cantor Bob Cohen from Temple Emanuel will officiate the service.

Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave. is honored to assist the Levitas family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family of Dorothy by visiting, www.SimpsonGaus.com

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